Buyers are also attracted to hardwood floors that defy convention. More adventurous wood flooring layouts such as herringbone and chevron are being used in conjunction with straight wood floor patterns.

Tile remains popular due to its cost and durability. Current trends favor larger format installations for fewer grout lines and a more seamless look. However, colorful, patterned floor tiles for bathrooms or kitchens are still popular. 

There’s an adjacent trend worth watching — luxury vinyl tile. It’s known for its durability, water resistance, and ability to mimic the look of other flooring materials, such as hardwood and stone.

Speaking of stone, this particular trend hasn’t gone anywhere. Natural stone flooring such as marble, travertine, limestone, and antique stone tiles are popular in entryways, and sometimes in larger gathering spaces with an area rug.

In urban areas and homes with modern aesthetics, concrete flooring has seen an increase in popularity. Concrete floors can be polished and stained to create a range of colors and finishes, and they are known for their durability and industrial-chic aesthetic.

Final thoughts on floors
While it’s important to stay current with flooring trends, it’s also important to select materials and designs that are timeless and will appeal to a wide range of buyers.

When in doubt, simple and classic is the long-term winner. Flooring is an expensive renovation.

Ultimately, choosing flooring that’s appropriate to the architecture, lifestyle, climate, and overall design of a home will definitely affect the beauty of the property, the price point, and days on the market prior to sale.